Tensions run high for Blue Watch's latest recruits Joe and Dan when a huge blaze soon puts them to the test.

Joe reports what has happened to Jack & Recall and a rescue effort is launced.

A Brigade Officer who intervenes in a row between Dan and Joe turns out to be new temporary Station Officer Chris Hammond

Chris's relaxed approach is a welcome change, but Lisa's presence at home tests his patience and he vents his frustration on Blue Watch - and Pearce in particular

Jack calls on Linda; his son Stephen is delighted, to Linda's annoyance, while Ian berates him for visiting without warning.

Having slept with Linda, Jack suggests that they run away to Ireland together.

Linda is sure that Ian knows of the plan. At work, Jack's behaviour arouses suspicion. Maggie sets up a blind date for Recall.

Tensions increase between Nick and Chris, and Nick decides to seek a transfer. But a fire at a cinema results in tragedy.

Chris tries to raise the morale of Blue Watch, but Marianne blames him for Nick's death and his sense of guilt remains.

Sicknote recues a young girl who has suffered smole inhalation in a fire at a school. Chris is astonished when he demands to be allowed to stay with her in the ambulance.

Blue Watch attend a fire in a boiler room in which a homeless girl is trapped.

Dan has doubts about being a firefighter. Sally agrees to a date with Joe.

Jack's black mood is affecting his work, despite Recall and Chris's best attempts.

Sicknote tries to find Jean, while Chris searches for Lisa. Blue Watch are called to a fire in a children's home.

Sally fears the worse for Yvonne when a body washes up on the banks of the Thames.